OPTION ONE: Shared Zone in City Mall and changed access times to Oxford Terrace and City Mall (recommended option)
This option is considered the most effective because it improves safety in the predominantly pedestrian environment in these streets and means restrictions in City Mall, are consistent with adjacent Oxford Terrace.
Advantages:
The shared zone status will align with the Oxford Terrace changes by:
- Reducing the speed limit to 10 km/h (which also enhances safety in the area);
- Providing legal access for cyclists;
- Reinforcing parking restrictions; and
- Restricting goods vehicles to mornings only has the advantage of increased safety for users of this area at night-time.
Disadvantages:
- Goods vehicles will not be allowed between 4pm and 11pm as currently permitted, which could inconvenience some businesses; and
- Apart from trams, emergency vehicles and authorised vehicles, and goods vehicles between 5am to 10am, no other vehicles will be allowed entry.
OPTION TWO: Retain the pedestrian mall in City Mall and keep the status quo
Advantages:
- Businesses in the area can still have evening deliveries with access by goods vehicles in the evenings between 4pm and 11pm; and
- Cost savings in signage as no changes required.
Disadvantages:
- The 30 km/h speed limit in City Mall is less safe for pedestrians;
- The inability to restrict access to high use public areas on Oxford Terrace also makes it less safe for pedestrians; and
- The speed limit and cycle access rules are inconsistent with Oxford Terrace.